Dear all,<br>If you were thinking of submitting to the SIGPhil Workshop on Reconciling the Social and the Technical at ICIS, there are a few slots for papers available. The deadline is tonight (midnight CST). So far the following papers will be presented as part for the workshop program. Details for the workshop is provided below:<br>
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Sebastian Boell – "Theorizing Information – From Signs to Sociomaterial Practices"<br>Jan Kroeze – "The Mutualistic Relationship between Information Systems and the Humanities"<br>Alan Litchfield – "Arguments for the adoption of a heuristic approach to IS Research"<br>
Dirk Postma – "Towards critical medical practice: nursing practice and an EMR system"<br>Shirley Ou Yang – "Questions Concerning Information Communication Technology--M. Heidegger vs. M. McLuhan"<br><br>
Don't forget to consider attending the SIGPhil workshop scheduled concurrently with ICIS 2011 in Shanghai. This workshop is open to everyone regardless of career stage or background in philosophy. Please read details below:<br>
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<br>1. DON'T HAVE TO SUBMIT A PAPER TO ATTEND THE WORKSHOP. We can provide support letters for anyone wishing to attend.<br>2. Dinner is covered for both evenings with registration. NO NEED TO PAY FOR EXTRA DAYS for the workshop or hotel accommodations<br>
3. Listen to thought leaders in the field on an exciting topic that shapes the core of our research-where are we in reconciling the social and the technical in our field?<br>4. Learn and share in a casual and friendly atmosphere<br>
<br>Look out for the SIGPhil Workshop in the ancillary meetings page on the ICIS registration form<br><br>Nik R. Hassan<br>Chair, SIGPhil, <a href="mailto:nhassan@d.umn.edu" target="_blank">nhassan@d.umn.edu</a><br><br><br>
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<b>CONCURRENT – ICIS 2011</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b>SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP PHILOSOPHY AND EPISTEMOLOGY OF IS (SIGPHIL)
WORKSHOP ON</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b>Shanghai, China - December 4-5, 2011</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In conjunction with the 2011 International Conference of
Information Systems (ICIS), the AIS Special Interest Group on the Philosophy
and Epistemology of Information Systems (AIS-SIGPHIL) will hold its first
concurrent-ICIS SIGPHIL Research Workshop during two evenings of the ICIS conference
in Shanghai, China. Although labeled as a workshop, this event provides an
opportunity to attend the ICIS conference and at the same time spend quality
time with thought leaders of the IS community in an informal and friendly
environment. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WORKSHOP PRESENTERS AND
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (in alphabetical order)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic, University of New South Wales, Australia<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Shirley Gregor, Australian National Universitym, Australia<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Allen Lee, Virginia Commonwealth University, US</p><p class="MsoNormal">Emmanuel Monod, <span>Paris Dauphine University, France<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Suprateek Sarker, <font><font>Washington State University, US<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Yair Wand, University of British Columbia, Canada<br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ron Weber, Monash University, Australia</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>PROGRAM </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Since its infancy, IS research has struggled to reconcile
the technological and the human/social nature of information systems, and to
investigate them in a comprehensive and coherent way. This workshop compares
traditional sociotechnical approaches with the emerging sociomaterial approach
that explores new ways of seeing and theorizing IS without separating the
technological from the social.</p>
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<b>Sun, Dec 4, 2011 (Arrival day)</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5:00-6:00pm Early Dinner</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6:00pm ICIS reception</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7:00-8:00pm Presentation/Discussion led by Prof. Allen Lee
on the “Relevance of Philosophy for IS.”</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">8:00-9:00pm Presentation/Panel discussion led by Prof. Ron
Weber focusing on sociotechnical approaches and theories in IS research.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9:00-10:00pm Workshop paper reviews</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Mon, Dec 5, 2011</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">5:30-7:00pm Dinner</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">7:00-8:00pm Presentation by Prof. Dubravka Cecez-Kecmanovic</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Prof Cecez-Kecmanovic will be introducing and discussing the
sociomaterial approach to IS research and sharing latest updates on MIS
Quarterly’s special issue on sociomateriality.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9:00-9:45pm Workshop paper reviews</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">9:45-10:00pm Workshop wrap-up</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>WORKSHOP PAPER
REVIEWS</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We invite you to submit your philosophy-related works, or
works-in-progress to be reviewed by selected discussants. Papers can be as
short as 2 pages or full-length papers. Papers should be designed to encourage
in-depth discussion during the workshop. Submitting authors will present their
papers and discussants will be selected to discuss each paper. We are
particularly interested in papers that address domain-specific philosophical
perspectives that contribute to the progress and stewardship of their domains
such that the IS field can truly meet the needs of society. Regardless of which
IS specialty we lay claim to, we are more than ever in need of philosophical
perspectives to guide our collective understanding of what we do as
researchers. However, we welcome all papers on any IS philosophy-related topics.
Doctoral students and junior faculty members are especially encouraged to
submit their research. Student papers will be given special consideration. The
SIGPhil can provide written confirmation for authors needing support for
conference travel. Submit all papers to <a href="mailto:nhassan@d.umn.edu" target="_blank">nhassan@d.umn.edu</a>
before October 31<sup>st</sup>, 2011.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Important Information
and dates:</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Register for ICIS Conference and workshop as early as
possible</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Workshop Registration Fee: $80 includes two dinners.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Submission deadline for workshop papers: October 31st, 2011</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Discussant for paper appointed: November 15<sup>th</sup>,
2011</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>BACKGROUND</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Association for Information Systems (AIS) Special Interest
Group on Philosophy and Epistemology (<span>SIGPhilosophy</span>)</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <span>SIGPhilosophy</span> provides a focal point for
philosophy-related topics and discussions in information systems (IS) research
that are currently dispersed over many conference proceedings, journals and
books. By drawing on the philosophical literature, the <span>SIGPhilosophy</span> seeks to
strengthen the exchange of ideas and community ties within the AIS and with
other disciplines, especially the human, cultural and social sciences, and
ultimately enhance IS research and the application of research results. The SIGPhilosophy manages a new home Wiki page at <a href="http://education.aisnet.org/sigphilwiki" target="_blank">http://education.aisnet.org/sigphilwiki</a> and a listserv that members of the AIS can sign up for at <a href="http://www.aisnet.org/ais_lists/memberslists.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.aisnet.org/ais_lists/memberslists.aspx</a>.</p>
<br clear="all"><font color="#888888"><br>-- <br>Nik R. Hassan, PhD<br>Assoc. Professor, Finance & MIS Dept.<br>Labovitz School of Business and Economics<br>University of Minnesota Duluth<br>1318 Kirby Drive, LSBE 335Q<br>
Duluth MN 55812<br>
Office Phone: <a href="tel:%28218%29%20726-7453" value="+12187267453" target="_blank">(218) 726-7453</a><br>Fax: <a href="tel:%28218%29%20726-7516" value="+12187267516" target="_blank">(218) 726-7516</a><br>Home Page: <a href="http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Enhassan" target="_blank">www.d.umn.edu/~nhassan</a><br>
Email: <a href="mailto:nhassan@d.umn.edu" target="_blank">nhassan@d.umn.edu</a><br>
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</font></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Nik R. Hassan, PhD<br>Assoc. Professor, Finance & MIS Dept.<br>Labovitz School of Business and Economics<br>University of Minnesota Duluth<br>1318 Kirby Drive, LSBE 335Q<br>
Duluth MN 55812<br>Office Phone: (218) 726-7453<br>Fax: (218) 726-7516<br>Home Page: <a href="http://www.d.umn.edu/%7Enhassan" target="_blank">www.d.umn.edu/~nhassan</a><br>Email: <a href="mailto:nhassan@d.umn.edu" target="_blank">nhassan@d.umn.edu</a><br>
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